East Melbourne’s mix of Victorian terraces, heritage conversions and modern apartments can hide subtle floor movement behind renovated finishes. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey gives objective readings so you can separate cosmetic issues from signs of foundation or subfloor settlement.
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We take a structured grid of readings across accessible floor areas to identify where the floor rises and falls. This matters because a consistent slope can suggest long-term settlement, while isolated dips can point to localised issues such as subfloor support changes or previous alterations.
We establish stable reference points so results can be compared in future surveys. In East Melbourne homes where movement may be slow and incremental, repeatable measurements help you track whether conditions are stable or changing.
We pay attention to level changes at thresholds and transitions between original sections and renovated areas. Sudden changes in level at joins can indicate different foundation behaviour, past structural changes, or variations in construction type.
If you’ve noticed cracking, doors that bind, or windows that don’t sit square, we take additional readings nearby. Correlating level variation with visible symptoms helps clarify whether the issue is likely movement-related or more consistent with surface finishes.
We document areas that could not be measured due to access, furnishings, or floor coverings, and explain how this may affect interpretation. This is important in East Melbourne properties with tight room layouts, built-in joinery, or tenant-occupied spaces.
Your report summarises the overall level variation, highlights key areas of concern, and outlines sensible next steps (such as monitoring, further investigation, or engineering advice). The goal is to turn raw numbers into decisions you can act on.
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Many East Melbourne terraces have been renovated over time, and new linings or floors can make older movement hard to judge by eye. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey provides measurable data showing whether the floor varies gradually, changes abruptly at an extension, or dips in a localised area. That information helps you decide if you need monitoring, a subfloor investigation, or engineering advice.
Yes. Apartments can show noticeable level variation due to construction tolerances, long-term building movement, or localised issues in specific areas. Our Basic Digital Floor Level Survey maps the floor levels across accessible spaces so you can understand whether the unevenness is consistent, isolated, or linked to a particular zone. If the readings suggest a broader building issue, you can raise it with strata with clear evidence.
Your report will present the floor level readings taken across accessible areas, highlight where level changes are most pronounced, and summarise the overall pattern. We also note any access limitations that may affect interpretation, and provide practical commentary on what the results may indicate. Where appropriate, we recommend next steps such as monitoring over time or further investigations to confirm causes.
They can. It’s common to see different behaviour between original sections and later additions, particularly where construction type changes or where internal walls have been removed. A Basic Digital Floor Level Survey helps by checking transitions and mapping the floor across both areas, making it easier to see whether level changes align with the join. This can guide more targeted follow-up, rather than guesswork.
Clear access to the main floor areas helps us take consistent readings. If possible, move small items away from corners and ensure we can enter each room being measured. Let us know about any areas of concern, such as cracking or doors that stick, so we can prioritise additional readings there. If the property is tenanted or tightly furnished, we’ll explain any measurement gaps in the report.
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Get in TouchSpeak with ACE Building and Pest Inspections to get clear, digital floor level readings suited to East Melbourne’s terraces, renovations and apartments. Call 0485 857 077.